Topic
Workplace Politics
Guides and articles on workplace politics, from the political literacy collection by Shirisha Nagendran.
Part of the The Two Systems Model framework.
Guides
Long-form, comprehensive resources.
Guide
What Sam Altman’s Firing Teaches Us About Power at Work
OpenAI’s board fired Sam Altman and reversed course four days later. A case study in formal authority, informal networks, coalitions and organisational power.
GuideSkip-Level Meetings: What They Signal and What to Do
GuideOrganisation Politics 101
Articles
Shorter pieces responding to a specific question.
Article
The Two Systems of Every Organisation
Why the organisation chart only tells you half the story
ArticleWhen People-Pleasing Becomes a Liability
ArticleDo You Have to Become Political at Work?
ArticleIs Opting Out of Workplace Politics Actually an Option?
ArticleWhy Your Real Workday Starts at 10 PM
If your real work only begins after 10 PM, when no one can ping you, you are paying a hidden toll. The trap of being too helpful has a name, and a way out.
Article